Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chairman Ola Källenius: Optimistic about the long-term development of the Chinese market and will continue to maintain investments in China

Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chairman Ola Källenius stated in an interview with reporters that the uncertainty of the global economy affects investors' sentiment and mindset, and the Chinese government's continuous rollout of a series of promotional policies is a positive move. "Mercedes-Benz remains optimistic about the long-term development of the Chinese automotive market and continues to view the Chinese market as a growth market," Källenius said. The competition in the Chinese automotive market is very fierce, and part of the "rules of the game" lies in innovation, while another part is maintaining core brand values such as "safety and reliability." "To fully capture the growth potential of the Chinese market, Mercedes-Benz will maintain its investment in China."